(1988-11-08) 8 November 1988 (age 35) Mthatha, Eastern Cape, South Africa
Genres
Kwaito
Gqom
Amapiano
Occupation(s)
Singer
songwriter
poet
Instrument(s)
bozza
Years active
2008–present
Labels
Kalawa Jazmee Records
Universal Records
Musical artist
Busiswa Gqulu (born 8 November 1988), popularly known as Busiswa is a South African singer-songwriter and poet. Born in Mthatha, Eastern Cape, South Africa,[1] she gained public recognition for her feature on DJ Zinhle's song, "My Name Is", after being discovered by Kalawa Jazmee's CEO Oskido.[2]
After a successful collaboration with DJ Zinhle, she released hits singles includes; "Ngoku", "Lahla", and was featured on Bhizer's hit, "Gobisiqolo".[3] On 8 December 2017, she released her debut album, Highly Flavoured, preceded by single, "Bazoyenza". Throughout her career, Gqulu has received numerous accolades. In 2014, she was named in the Mail & Guardian 200 Young South Africans.[4]
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^"Gobisiqolo (feat. Busiswa, S.C Gorna & Trigger Bhepepe) – Bhizer Song – BBC Music". BBC. Archived from the original on 1 July 2018. Retrieved 26 May 2018.
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Busiswa Gqulu (born 8 November 1988), popularly known as Busiswa is a South African singer-songwriter and poet. Born in Mthatha, Eastern Cape, South Africa...
the hit song "Kilofeshe" featuring Maryorkun and South African singer, Busiswa. In December 2022, he released his first EP Grit and Lust, containing tracks...
multiple music genres, such as Uhuru ("Y-Tjukuta"), Kwesta ("Ngud'"), Busiswa ("Lahla"), DJ Zinhle ("My name Is"), Professor ("Jezebel") and Shekinah...
Emabozen" and "Menemene" and has collaborated with South African singer Busiswa on the single "Sbwl" and has featured on the MFR Soulz single "Amanikiniki"...
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collaborated with Tierra Whack, Beyoncé, Moonchild Sanelly, Nija, Yemi Alade and Busiswa on a track called "My Power" on Beyoncé's album, The Lion King: The Gift...
with Clash of the Choir, and represented team KZN with her choir master Busiswa. "5 Minutes With Uzalo Actress, Noxolo Mathula On Youth Day". News of Africa...
Afrotainment record label owner DJ Tira, Babes Wodumo, Mampintsha and Busiswa. Gqom demo A raw 2-minute demo featuring a basic gqom sample, devoid of...
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Beyoncé's The Lion King: The Gift album in the song "My Power" along with Busiswa and Nija. Towards the end of 2019, she dropped her 4 tracks mini album...
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Zuma, Mpura, Riky Rick and 9umber. In November 2020, he was featured on Busiswa's album My Side of The Story on the single "Makazi". In December 2020, he...
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been mentioned by many artists like Tems, Ayra Starr, Guchi, Ugoccie and Busiswa as an inspiration, mentor and role model. Yemi Alade has gone on five world...
Busiswa is a South African singer, and songwriter. She gained public recognition for featuring on DJ Zinhle's Song "My Name Is", after being discovered...
Outdoor "Pass That Dutch" by Missy Elliot + "Ante Up" by M.O.P + "Jele" by Busiswa, DBN Gogo, Sino Msolo, Kamo Mphela, Young Stunna + "Too Much" by Pedro...
second studio album by South African recording artist, singer-songwriter Busiswa. The album features contributions from guest artists, including Uhuru,...
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The Gift, including Yemi Alade, Shatta Wale, Salatiel, Wizkid, and Busiswa. Busiswa told Teen Vogue: "I can't stop crying because I'm so proud to stand...